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Cockatoos

‘Cockatoo’ is a general name for the genera that make up the family Cacatuoidea, which contains 21 species of parrots. It includes the small cockatiel but generally refers to its larger and more boisterous cousins.

Many cockatiel species make popular pets, but they’re not suitable for beginning parrot enthusiasts as most are definitely a handful and very noisy. Find articles about cockatoo lifespan, care and more!

Red tailed black cockatoo, a species of Australian parrot.

What Is The Lifespan Of A Cockatoo?

Published: June 16, 2020Modified: January 2, 2023

If you’re thinking of adding one of these crested parrots to your family, you might be wondering about the lifespan of a cockatoo. Well, good news! Cockatoos, like other parrot …

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Grey cockatiel parrot with yellow face sat on cage.

Cockatiel vs Cockatoo | What’s The Difference?

Published: May 24, 2020Modified: January 2, 2023

The comparison of cockatiel vs. cockatoo can be confusing for those new to these parrots. After all, they look similar (with a feather crest, hooked beak and big black eyes) …

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  • About
  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
    • Amazon parrots
    • Budgies
    • Caiques
    • Cockatiels
    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots